blue agave

American  

noun

1. a Mexican plant, Agave tequilana variant weber, with blue leaves, used in tequila.

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MURRIETA, Calif. — Leo Ortega started growing spiky blue agave plants on the arid hillsides around his Southern California home because his wife liked the way they looked.

From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2023

The recall impacts Threshold-branded glass jar candles sold in multiple sizes and various scents — including frosted vanilla cupcake, rose petal & lotus, blue agave & cactcus and pumpkin spice, among others.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2023

Agave americana, unlike blue agave, contains saponins: organic chemicals that give the plant a soapy taste and hinder the process of fermentation.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2022

Restrained sweetening is provided by organic blue agave syrup from Mexico, and Meyer lemons, mostly from a distillate using the peels, create the lightly bitter citric profile.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2022

In the surrounding hills, blue agave, tequila’s main ingredient, is selling for record prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2021